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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.97, 1,629.64 and 657.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.97, 1,629.64 and 657.03 is: 906.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.97 : 1,629.64 = 657.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.97/1,629.64 = 657.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.97x = 1,629.64 × 657.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.97x = 1,070,719.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,719.08/1,180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.64

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